Teaching Mathematics and Science

In this chapter we explore the impact of testing on teachers’ actual instructional practices and the content that they report they are teaching in math and science classes. This analysis is done in the context of state and national reform efforts, which provides a backdrop for considering teaching,...

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Published inThe Ambiguity of Teaching to the Test pp. 31 - 48
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United Kingdom Routledge 2004
Taylor & Francis Group
Subjects
Curriculum planning & development
Teaching of a specific subject
Classroom Instructional Environment
Key Words
Observed Mathematics Lessons
Observed Science Lessons
NCTM
Constructed Response Items
Mathematics Classroom Teaching
Small Group Instruction
Regular Hexagons
Inquiry Based Learning
Mathematical Tasks
Ping Pong Ball
Follow
Improper Fraction
National Reform Efforts
Smooth
Core Curriculum Content Standards
Mathematics Education Researcher
Worthwhile Mathematical Tasks
Elementary Science Instruction
NRC
Mathematics Observations
Violated
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ISBN9780805845686
0805845682
DOI10.4324/9781410609946-6

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Summary:In this chapter we explore the impact of testing on teachers’ actual instructional practices and the content that they report they are teaching in math and science classes. This analysis is done in the context of state and national reform efforts, which provides a backdrop for considering teaching, learning, and testing.
ISBN:9780805845686
0805845682
DOI:10.4324/9781410609946-6